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Major Thomas Harrison Smith is critically wounded while escaping from a POW camp deep inside LAOS during the Vietnam War. Stabilized by medical personnel, he is flown to Oahu, Hawaii for surgery and rehabilitation. Emaciated, dehydrated, and half-dead from torture and constant beatings, he meets Lt. Marla Bristol, a nurse-therapist assigned to his case. During Major Smith's recovery, he and Lt. Bristol fall in love and marry. The military wants Major Smith to do another tour of duty. Major Smith agrees to return to Vietnam. Will he see his beloved Marla again? Who is Lt. Anthony Lambello and what part does he play in whether Major Smith returns from NAM? Thomas and Marla are scared but each waits for the time they will be reunited. Major Smith's faith is strong. Marla has doubts. Both look for the day they will be permanently together again. God answers their prayers, but is it the way that they hoped for?